TradFi Fall Alert: USDHUF (US Dollar vs Hungarian Forint) Falls Over 0.5%

U.S. Dollar Spot Index Erases All Gains Since Middle East War Outbreak

Gate News message, April 17 — The U.S. Dollar Spot Index has wiped out all gains accumulated since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict.

Rate Swap Market Signals Dovish Shift, Pricing in 15 Basis Points of Fed Rate Cuts by December

Gate News message, April 17 — The rate swap market is signaling a dovish shift, with current pricing reflecting expectations for 15 basis points of Federal Reserve rate cuts by December.

ECB Likely to Hike by 25bp in June, Possibly Only Once This Year, Economists Survey Shows

Economists anticipate a 25 basis point rate hike by the European Central Bank in June 2026, primarily due to rising energy prices linked to the Iran conflict. While inflation is expected to peak at 2.8%, it should moderate in subsequent years, alongside muted economic growth forecasts for the Eurozone. The ECB remains cautious about potential future hikes amid uncertain geopolitical conditions.

Southbound Funds Record Net Inflows Exceeding HKD 10 Billion

Gate News message, April 17 — Southbound funds through Hong Kong Stock Connect recorded net inflows exceeding HKD 10 billion as of today.

熱錢湧進台灣！新台幣匯率強升逾 1.2%，創近一個半月新高

This week's strong rebound of the New Taiwan Dollar was driven by significant foreign investment in the Taiwan stock market. The exchange rate rose to a 1.29% increase, reaching a recent high. However, the central bank is monitoring these changes to prevent excessive appreciation affecting export competitiveness.

Hong Kong Interbank Rates Rise Across All Tenors; One-Month HIBOR Climbs to 2.55%

On April 17, Hong Kong interbank offered rates (HIBOR) increased across all tenors, with the one-month rate rising to 2.55143% and overnight rates hitting the highest level since January at 3.36536%.